Patriots Safety Craig Woodson Credits Kevin Byard for Leadership Growth and On-Field Chemistry

Coming into the 2026 season, New England’s safety tandem of Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson was projected to be one of the NFL’s best duos. Byard was coming off an All-Pro season ranked 8th among safeties, while Woodson was fresh off a promising rookie season ranked 27th per PFF.

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